A historic Philadelphia institution with a powerful mission
Girard College is a 5-day boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1-12, from families with limited financial resources. All Girard students receive full scholarships to take part in the school’s strong academic program and to live on its 43-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Girard College’s mission is to prepare students for “advanced education and life as informed, ethical, and productive citizens through a rigorous education program that promotes intellectual, social, and emotional growth.”
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Quest Forward Learning starts the lifelong journey of learning instead of making students wait for life to begin after graduation.
Quest Forward Learning at Girard College High School
Girard College selected the Quest Forward Learning curriculum to offer Girard High school students a skills-forward, active learning experience focused on long-term academic and career success. The Girard College High School now offers the Quest Forward Learning curriculum to its students in grades 9 and 10.
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